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J918 PJF

1992 Lotus Elan

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,457 mi
Last recorded65,457 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Elan76,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 PJF
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 64,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 63,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,610 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is worn badly on inner edge

Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion in places

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounts part of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension has no damping affect, when barred to check suspension for wear does not return as it should

Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre is worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion in places

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounts part of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension has no damping affect, when barred to check suspension for wear does not return as it should

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,429 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,995 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front shock absorbers corroded

headlight pattern weak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front wiper blade starting to split.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,263 miles

rear brake unions corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,126 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 48,969 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2006 45,020 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,018 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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J918 PJF is a 1992 Lotus Elan in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,086 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J918 PJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 34 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J918 PJF registered?

J918 PJF is a 1992 Lotus Elan, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J918 PJF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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